Ludvikaturen
Ludvika
This cycling trip offers fantastic views of lakes Väsman, Björken and Bysjön and you can take a dip in their clean and pristine waters, or even go fishing. The area is famed for its industrial history of old ironworks and foundries and there are many interesting sites to visit.
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Description
Length: 100 km
Blue trail: The terrain can be hilly.
Duration: One whole day, divided into shorter sections
Start: Väsmans Strand, Ludvika
Finish: Väsmans Strand
Most of the trip is on paved roads and there are hills to be negotiated.
Worth a stop
Hammarbacken
This old ironworks setting holds summer exhibitions in the old Sädesmagasinet (granary). Coffee is served in the Smedsbostad (smithy’s lodgings) and then there is Akvariat (Naturrum), with nature, flora and fauna exhibition and aquarium.
Lekomberg vantage point
From the top of this hill you can enjoy views of the blue-tinted mountains and lake Väsman.
Grangärde Kyrkby
This church village has its origins in the 15th century and is part of the Ekomuseum Bergslagen. Adjoining it is Grangärde Musteri, makers of berry-based ecological juices, jams and other items. There is also a café and store onsite.
Hästbergs klack
This vantage point offers fabulous views of Grangärde village and surrounds. The trip continues through beautiful countryside, with many small lakes that form the Grangärde Fiske sports fishing area. To go fishing here you will need a permit.
Sunnansjö
Sunnansjö is made up of Sunnansjö Gammelgård (homestead museum), Sunnansjö Herrgård (manor house) and Marias Nostalgicafé.
Grängesberg
Experience this unique set of buildings, including Cassels, a concert hall with astounding acoustics. The other attractions include Disponentparken, a garden café, a locomotive museum, Motor och Nostalgimuseet and Gruvarbetarmuseet (mining museum).
Bathing spots
Just before you reach Nyhammar there is a bathing spot at Hafstjärn and another one in Gränges at Kyrkviken.
Blue trail: The terrain can be hilly.
Duration: One whole day, divided into shorter sections
Start: Väsmans Strand, Ludvika
Finish: Väsmans Strand
Most of the trip is on paved roads and there are hills to be negotiated.
Worth a stop
Hammarbacken
This old ironworks setting holds summer exhibitions in the old Sädesmagasinet (granary). Coffee is served in the Smedsbostad (smithy’s lodgings) and then there is Akvariat (Naturrum), with nature, flora and fauna exhibition and aquarium.
Lekomberg vantage point
From the top of this hill you can enjoy views of the blue-tinted mountains and lake Väsman.
Grangärde Kyrkby
This church village has its origins in the 15th century and is part of the Ekomuseum Bergslagen. Adjoining it is Grangärde Musteri, makers of berry-based ecological juices, jams and other items. There is also a café and store onsite.
Hästbergs klack
This vantage point offers fabulous views of Grangärde village and surrounds. The trip continues through beautiful countryside, with many small lakes that form the Grangärde Fiske sports fishing area. To go fishing here you will need a permit.
Sunnansjö
Sunnansjö is made up of Sunnansjö Gammelgård (homestead museum), Sunnansjö Herrgård (manor house) and Marias Nostalgicafé.
Grängesberg
Experience this unique set of buildings, including Cassels, a concert hall with astounding acoustics. The other attractions include Disponentparken, a garden café, a locomotive museum, Motor och Nostalgimuseet and Gruvarbetarmuseet (mining museum).
Bathing spots
Just before you reach Nyhammar there is a bathing spot at Hafstjärn and another one in Gränges at Kyrkviken.
Location
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